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YTB 896N

1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,395 mi
Last recorded6,395 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTB 896N
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1275 GT
Year1974
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 6,395 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipe fouling nearside rack gaiter

Fail 24 May 2010 6,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pipe fouling nearside rack gaiter

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,395 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

number plates (black and silver type) are not legal for this year of vehicle, though currently not part of the mot test

Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,050 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 5,035 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 833 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1275 GT?

Based on 885 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

79.9%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51
brake recording little or no effort 31
Headlamp aim too low 25
parking brake recording little or no effort 24
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
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YTB 896N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1275 GT fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTB 896N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1275 GT typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Austin Mini 1275 GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTB 896N registered?

YTB 896N is a 1974 Austin Mini 1275 GT, first registered on 8 August 1974.

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